When Leopold walked in, the scene before him stopped him dead in his tracks.

There was Percival, shirtless and blushing furiously, sprawled on the couch while Vivienne, with eyes sparkling with mischief, was pointing her smartphone at him like she was about to devour him whole. Leopold was dumbfounded.

He had only been gone for what, ten minutes? And things had escalated this quickly?

The room was buzzing with an energy that was both electric and slightly scandalous.

The unexpected interruption clearly didn't sit well with Vivienne, who shot Leopold a glare sharp enough to cut, "Out!"

Leopold, taken aback and with every wild thought fleeing his mind except for self-preservation, stammered, "Uh, Vivienne, I saw nothing, really. Just came to drop off the car keys...'

With that, he tossed the keys towards the entryway and made a hasty retreat, not even bothering to close the door properly.

Once outside, he took a deep breath.

Trust Vivienne to be involved in something he hadn't even dreamed of.

Poor Percival, though. In Vivienne's clutches, he was practically a goner.

After snapping a few pics, Vivienne put down her phone and picked up a cotton swab to tend to the scrapes on Percival's arms and shoulders.

Once she was done, she let out a sigh and finally voiced her concerns, "Mr. Wolf, it looks like our wedding might need to be postponed."

Percival turned to face her, "Your dad still not on board?"

Vivienne grimaced, "It's not just my dad this time. My four uncles too. They want to throw a big bash. My mom's wedding was a surprise to them, and now, they want to make sure they're fully prepared for ours."

Percival thought for a moment, then pulled her into a hug, "I understand."

Feeling his strong heartbeat, Vivienne nestled closer, "You're so understanding, Mr. Wolf."

Percival stroked her hair, his eyes filled with affection, "My understanding is all for you."

I'll meet your dad and your uncles' demands, but we're not changing our

"You think

"There's always a way."

tapped her nose gently, "I've dealt with tougher crowds

to it,

couch, or just being by his side, but Vivienne

she saw dusk had settled

on the coffee table, complete with four dishes, a soup, and

sat down, reaching for the cake first, only for

crawling in her heart, "Mr. Wolf, you're getting stingy. This cake's too small for my appetite." Percival

raised an eyebrow, "Fine, tomorrow I want a cheesecake twice

laughed and nodded,

with a deep look,

I don't want your house to be

Percival, "..."

everyone have to take their frustrations

The Linklater household.

in, Arthur's booming voice filled

to blow that scoundrel's house sky-high..."

"I, uh..."

from fury to fondness in an

darling. I was saying, it's late; are you hungry? I've just mastered the perfect fried

face was the picture of

throbbed, "No

agreed, "Alright, then first thing tomorrow, I'll make you breakfast." Vivienne, heading upstairs,

nodded, giving Arthur

time. She's home safe, isn't No need

next few days,

in the garden with Sasha and

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